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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.05, 1,393.34 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.05, 1,393.34 and 381.38 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.05 : 1,393.34 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.05/1,393.34 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.05x = 1,393.34 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.05x = 531,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,395.02/929.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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